2013 Chronicle Cup

By By Angel Verdejo

on June 21, 2013 5:06 PM

Photo: Jason Fochtman/MBR

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It started with a state runner-up finish by boys cross country and finished with a baseball state champion. In between, The Woodlands excelled no matter the sport and continued its reign as the area’s top high school 5A sports program. Friendswood set the tone with early success to remain atop in 4A, while Episcopal’s “Triple Crown” propelled the Knights to the top in 3A/others. For information on the Chronicle Cup's criteria/scoring system, click here.

It started with a state runner-up finish by boys cross country and finished with a baseball state champion. In between, The Woodlands excelled no matter the sport and continued its reign as the area’s top

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Class 5A winner: The Woodlands (172.5 points)

Their margin of victory is smaller than in 2012, but the Highlanders received points from 17 of 20 sports to be the Chronicle Cup’s Class 5A all-sports champion for the sixth consecutive year. The program received double-digit scoring in seven sports, including a baseball team that earned 27 points as state champions. Other titles came in cross country, swimming, track and wrestling, while volleyball, boys soccer and softball all made deep playoff runs. less

Class 5A winner: The Woodlands (172.5 points)

Their margin of victory is smaller than in 2012, but the Highlanders received points from 17 of 20 sports to be the Chronicle Cup’s Class 5A all-sports champion ... more

The girls sports led the way, totaling 76.5 points with strong showings in cross country and volleyball. Softball followed boys soccer’s lead, reaching the 5A championship game after the Mustangs reached the semifinals two months prior. less

Class 5A 2nd place: Kingwood (110.5 points)

The girls sports led the way, totaling 76.5 points with strong showings in cross country and volleyball. Softball followed boys soccer’s lead, reaching the 5A ... more

The Spartans were as balanced as could be - the boys scored 42.5 points to the girls’ 39.5. Ivan De Leon finished a 61-0 wrestling season with the heavyweight state title, doing so a few weeks after girls basketball reached the Region III final. less

Class 5A 3rd place: Seven Lakes (83 points)

The Spartans were as balanced as could be - the boys scored 42.5 points to the girls’ 39.5. Ivan De Leon finished a 61-0 wrestling season with the heavyweight state ... more

Team sports picked up all but 17 points for the Deer. That includes deer playoff runs from softball (state semifinals), boys soccer (region final), baseball (region quarterfinals). Boys golf advanced to state, winning on a playoff hole to do so.

Like Kingwood, the Cougars were also led by a strong contingent on the girls side - the teams accounted for 55 points. That includes a wrestling state championship from Chasity Villarreal and a soccer team that reached the region final. less

Class 5A 5th place: Cinco Ranch (76 points)

Like Kingwood, the Cougars were also led by a strong contingent on the girls side - the teams accounted for 55 points. That includes a wrestling state championship ... more

The Mustangs ended a run of four different Chronicle Cup Class 4A all-sport champions in as many years in 2012, and now have consecutive titles and their third since 2009. The program tallied points in 13 of 20 sports, with five reaching double digits. The volleyball team reached the state semifinals, while boys cross country finished third to go with Ryan Teel’s individual championship. Boys soccer made its annual trip to the region tournament. less

Class 4A winner: Friendswood (105.5 points)

The Mustangs ended a run of four different Chronicle Cup Class 4A all-sport champions in as many years in 2012, and now have consecutive titles and their third since ... more

Last year’s runner up received points from 13 sports. And like a year ago, swimming was a strength. The Spartans combined for 42 points, as the boys - and All-Greater Houston Swimmer of the Year Michael Miller - repeated as 4A champs. less

Class 4A 2nd place: Stratford (96 points)

Last year’s runner up received points from 13 sports. And like a year ago, swimming was a strength. The Spartans combined for 42 points, as the boys - and All-Greater ... more

One of Houston’s youngest schools just keeps on rising on the athletic front. The Panthers picked up 55 points from the individual sports, including 28 from the swim teams. Girls soccer made a deep playoff run to the region semifinals. less

Class 4A 3rd place: Kingwood Park (80 points)

One of Houston’s youngest schools just keeps on rising on the athletic front. The Panthers picked up 55 points from the individual sports, including 28 from the ... more

The Cougars’ drop to Class 4A was a successful one for the team sports, ending with a baseball state championship. Football, volleyball and softball each won a playoff game, while girls basketball and soccer both made a region final. less

Class 4A 4th place: Tomball (77 points)

The Cougars’ drop to Class 4A was a successful one for the team sports, ending with a baseball state championship. Football, volleyball and softball each won a playoff ... more

Of all the Bulldogs’ points, 55 were registered from boys teams. That included a strong finish from track (22 points), which dominated all season and capped it with a state championship. Swimming and wrestling each tallied 15 points. less

Class 4A 5th place: Summer Creek (75 points)

Of all the Bulldogs’ points, 55 were registered from boys teams. That included a strong finish from track (22 points), which dominated all season and capped it with ... more

The Knights became the first school in the Southwest Preparatory Conference’s 61-year existence to win the large-school football title and Division I boys basketball and baseball championships in the same season. They weren’t done with just the “Triple Crown,” winning the boys track title. The girls did their part as well, finishing second in softball and track. less

Class 3A winner: Episcopal (123)

The Knights became the first school in the Southwest Preparatory Conference’s 61-year existence to win the large-school football title and Division I boys basketball and ... more